MIMAKI ColorPainter W-64s User guide

Category
Software
Type
User guide
User's Guide
Ripcenter™ 19, GamaPrint™ 19
OKI Edition
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Installing the Software 5
1.1 Preparing to Install the Software ................................................................. 6
1.2 Installing the Software ................................................................................. 9
1.3 Configuring the Port ...................................................................................14
1.4 Configuring the Media ................................................................................15
1.5 Updating the Printer Driver ........................................................................16
Chapter 2 First Attempts at Printing 20
Chapter 3 Useful Ways of Using the Software 27
3.1 The M-64s can be this useful and easy! ......................................................28
3.2 Basic Operations Volume ............................................................................32
Job Operations ..................................................................................................32
I want to print a job again .......................................................................................................... 32
I want to print a job again changing the media or print mode ..............................................34
Layout ................................................................................................................35
I want to print the job in the center of the media (rough centering) .....................................35
I want to print in the desired location (offset) ..........................................................................36
I want to group jobs together, I want to decrease white space (nesting) .............................38
I want to expand the white space/spacing when copying .....................................................39
I want to print only a specified section of the job (trimming) ................................................40
I want tiling output ..................................................................................................................... 41
I want to print only a specific tile when tiling ........................................................................... 42
I want to print by flipping the tile so the seam shares the same side ...................................43
I want to overlap the seams when tiling ...................................................................................44
I want to print edge marks .................................................................................................45
I want to insert edge, folding and/or sewing marks................................................................46
Adjusting the Color ...........................................................................................47
I want to print with pure colors.................................................................................................. 47
I want to replace colors .............................................................................................................. 48
I want to print with a specific spot color (spot color printing) ................................................50
I want to properly use Vivid output and Natural output ........................................................ 51
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Changing the Printer Settings .......................................................................... 54
I want to change the temperature of the heaters ...................................................................54
I want to print in uni-direction ................................................................................................... 55
I want to print at the data width/I want to print at the media width .....................................56
Making Printing More Convenient .....................................................................57
I always want to perform raster image processing with the same settings (Quick Sets) ....57
Creating a Quick Set ..........................................................................................................58
Selecting a Quick Set .........................................................................................................59
I want to know about ink usage and cost .................................................................................60
I want to print from an application ............................................................................................64
I want to use a new media profile .............................................................................................65
Obtaining profiles ............................................................................................................... 65
Reference: Importing profiles .............................................................................................67
I want to reinstall the RIP ............................................................................................................68
I want to change the display time for warnings/errors ........................................................... 71
Printing Faster .................................................................................................... 72
I want to reduce raster image processing time ....................................................................... 72
I want to heat the heaters before I start printing (CP_Manager setting) .............................. 73
I want to hold a job submitted to RIP-Queue .......................................................................... 74
I want to add specific information to a job .............................................................................. 76
I want to search a job .................................................................................................................77
Contour Cutting .................................................................................................78
Creating a file for cutting ........................................................................................................... 78
Configuring a quick set .............................................................................................................. 78
Configuring CUT-Server ............................................................................................................. 79
Printing and Cutting ................................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 4 When Problems Occur (FAQ) 82
Operation Problems ......................................................................................... 83
The data cannot be sent (1) .......................................................................................................83
The data cannot be sent (2) ....................................................................................................... 84
A RIP error occurred and the job cannot be printed ..............................................................85
The job is automatically printed when raster image processing is performed ....................86
Layout Problems ................................................................................................87
The image was trimmed ............................................................................................................ 87
Reference: Setting a custom page size ..............................................................................88
I want to print at the center of the media (centering) ............................................................. 89
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Color and Quality Problems ..............................................................................91
When I print the job, an area with a different color appears (color stitch) ...........................91
The vector data colors are not vivid .........................................................................................92
Problems with data that includes gradations ..........................................................................93
The preview in Illustrator and the printed result are different ............................................... 94
Reference: What is overprinting? .......................................................................................96
Noticeable banding/lines ..........................................................................................................97
Chapter 5 Feature Dictionary 98
Printer and Media ............................................................................................. 99
Preview and Size ..............................................................................................100
Tiling ................................................................................................................101
Color Correction ..............................................................................................103
Finishing ...........................................................................................................105
Print ..................................................................................................................106
Media Profiles for M-64s .................................................................................108
16-bit Rendering and 8-bit Rendering .............................................................109
CP_Manager .................................................................................................... 110
Appendix 111
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Chapter 1 Installing the Software
This chapter describes how to install and set up the software.
The explanations are given below for when RIPCenter is used with the ColorPainter M-64s.
Copyright Information
Microsoft, Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft.
ONYX and ONYX logo are registered trademarks of ONYX Graphics, Inc.
“ONYX RIPCenter” and “ONYX GamaPrint” are trademarks of ONYX Graphics, Inc.
PANTONE
®
and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC.
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1.1 Preparing to Install the Software
Please check the following items before installing the software.
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Preparing the computer
The computer running the software must have the following minimum requirements.
ONYX 12 (or later versions) supports only 64-bit versions of Windows
®
. It cannot be installed on 32-bit versions of
the operating system.
CPU: Intel Core i7 dual core or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB or higher recommended)
HDD: 500 GB or more
USB port: 2 USB 2.0 or higher ports (3 or more ports recommended)
Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 or higher, 16-bit colors
Network: Internet connection is recommended to download patches and media profiles.
Operating system: 64-bit version of one of the following OS
Windows
®
7 Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate
Windows
®
8.1 Professional, Enterprise
Windows
®
10 Professional, Enterprise
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Connecting the printer, preparing the license key
(1) Connect the computer and the printer with a USB cable.
(2) Insert the licence key (USB key) which is included in the Onyx software package into the computer.
* Plug & play will start, but close it.
(2)
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Preparing the operating system
(1) Log in to the operating system with an account that has administrator privileges.
(2) If antivirus software is installed on the computer, disable it before installing RIP software
(3) Relax UAC and the other security systems for the operating system.
Procedure
Open the Start menu and then the Control Panel.
Check that View by: is set to Category, and then click User Accounts.
* If icons are displayed, click User Accounts.
Click User Accounts again.
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Click Change User Account Control settings.
Drag the slider to the bottom option (Never notify).
Click OK to change the setting.
If the following screen is displayed, select Yes.
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1.2 Installing the Software
Insert the installation media(USB flash drive) into the USB port.
Execute Install_ONYX.exe.
Click Open folder to view files in the installation media.
Double-click Install_ONYX.exe to start the installation.
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Click INSTALL.
Agree to the license agreement by selecting the I agree... checkbox and click Yes.
The license key driver will be installed. Click OK.
(The driver installation process will take some time.)
Program installation setup will start.
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(1) Select the installation folder.
If there is a drive (D:) that is separate from the operating system, you are recommended installing the software
to C:\Ony x19.
(2) Expand the name of the printer you would like to install and select media profiles you want to use.
(Choose proper media group depending on the ink configuration (7 colors / 6 colors).)
(3) Click Install.
(You do not need to modify the selections for Options)
The installation will start. (The program installation process will take some time.)
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When the Device Driver Installation Wizard is displayed, click Next.
When the installation has finished, click Finish.
* Depending on the operating system, a warning stating that the program is not authorized may be displayed.
In this situation, select Install
Depending on the operating system you are using, the browser will start and a description of UAC and
administrator privileges is displayed.
Close the window.
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The program installation is finished.
Click Finish.
RIP-Queue will automatically start.
* New versions of the driver are released from time to time.
Regularly update the driver.
For details about the driver update operation, see 1.5 Updating the Printer Driver.
When the RIP-Queue starts, a window prompting the user to create a myonyx account and to register the
software is displayed. If needed, create an account to register the Onyx RIP software.
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1.3 Configuring the Port
When RIP-Queue first starts, the Configure Printer Port dialog appears.
Select (1) Custom USB and click (2) Configure.
Select (3) the displayed USB device and click (4) OK.
When the printer is correctly connected, the lamp is displayed in green.
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1.4 Configuring the Media
In this section you will configure the type of media installed in the printer.
Description
If the media installed in the printer does not match the media configured for the job, that job cannot be printed.
In the printer area, select your printer and click the setting icon of Current Media and Page Size.
Make the selection for Media Group, Media, and Page Size, and then click OK.
Automatically
update page size
Select this box to automatically obtain the media information from the printer and use it
to configure the settings below.
Manual Update Press this button to obtain the current printer information and use it to configure the
settings below.
Media Group The media profiles are split into groups (like a folder) by type. Select the group here.
Example: M-64s
The media profiles contained on the RIP Center OKI Edition installation media are
associated with one of the four media groups below.
Select the media group that corresponds to the color configuration (6 colors/7 colors) of
the M-64s you will use. (For Vivid and Natural, see page 28)
(1) SX_7Color(Vivid)
(2) SX_7Color(Natural)
(3) SX_6Color(Vivid)
(4) SX_6Color(Natural)
Media The media profile selection.
We recommend 1_GlossyVinyl1 as the default media.
Page Size Select the width of the media roll installed in the printer.
The size of the printable area corresponding to the selected page size is displayed in
parentheses after the page size.
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1.5 Updating the Printer Driver
Use the Printer & Profile DL Manager program to update the printer driver.
Printer & Profile DL Manager is installed together with RIP Center.
(1) Click the Windows Start menu > RIP Center 12 > Printer & Profile DL Manager to start the program.
The screen to the left is displayed when the ONYX
Printer & Profile DL Manager is correctly connected.
Select the following options.
- Version: Onyx19
- Manufacturer: OKI Data
- Printer: The name of your printer
- Profile Provider: Select at least one profile.
Attention
Always select the correct version. If you import a
file with a different version, the program may not
work correctly.
(2) Click Download Now.
(1)
(2)
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(3) Select a folder to save the file and click OK.
(4) A PrnInst file is created when the download finishes.
Close all ONYX programs. Double-click the PrnInst file.
Reference
Depending on the network environment used, proxy settings may need to be configured.
Select Settings > Proxy Settings and configure the settings.
* Only HTTP proxies are supported.
* For the proxy settings, contact your network administrator.
(5) Select the printer checkbox and click Install.
(4)
(5)
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(6) Select Update Printer, select the
Update Driver checkbox, and click OK.
(7) Click Next, and then click Finish when the installation is finished.
(6)
(7)
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(8) Click Finish.
The driver update operation is finished.
(8)
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Chapter 2 First Attempts at Printing
This chapter explains the basic workow from starting the RIP software to printing.
RIP-Queue
Job Editor Printer
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